Emergency Readoption of Universal Waste Regulations
Summary
SCH Number
2000078049
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Readoption of Universal Waste Regulations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2000
Document Description
Readoption of standards parallel to the Federal Universal Waste Rule (UWR) standards for management of hazardous waste batteries (except automotive type spent lead acid storage batteries), mercury-containing thermostats, and hazardous waste lamps. These standards allow streamlined collection and transportation, yet require hazardous waste disposal or treatment.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Horner
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa
Other Location Info
Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
section 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The project has redirected large volumes of mercury-containing hazardous waste to proper disposal sites. Virtually all of these wastes were disposed in non-hazardous landfills prior to adoption of the emergency regulations being readopted by this package.
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